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International Association of Exhibitions and Exhibitors® (IAEE) Announces Support of VSef/RSDE

International Association of Exhibitions and Exhibitors® (IAEE) Announces Support of VSef/RSDE

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE), the leading trade association for the global exhibitions and events industry, today announced its full support of VSef (Virtual Standard Export Format), including the RSDE (Reporting Standards for Digital Events) standards. Read more here

BPA Worldwide Acquires Digital Events Data Standards Group, VSef

BPA Worldwide Acquires Digital Events Data Standards Group, VSef

BPA Worldwide, a leading global assurance provider of media, technology, events and sustainability standards compliance today announced the acquisition of VSef, the global data format for the digital events industry. Read more here

Events Industry Council and VSef confirm collaboration

Events Industry Council and VSef confirm collaboration

The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced its support for VSef, the global data format for the digital events industry. Coming at a critical moment for the industry, the collaboration between the EIC and VSef is hugely significant. Read more here

Stephen Knowles

VSef appoints Stephen Knowles as CEO

VSef is delighted to announce Stephen Knowles has been appointed CEO. Stephen has over two decades of experience working with some of the most dynamic events businesses, including IQPC, Informa Markets (previously UBM) and CloserStill.

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VSef 2.0: new updated data standards announced

VSef 2.0: new updated data standards announced

We’re pleased to announce the second iteration of the VSef data standards, VSef 2.0 is now available to partner event organisers and event technology platforms.

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How to measure the success of your virtual events

How to measure the success of your virtual events

We recently conducted a study on behalf of ICE, the International Corporate Event Planners association. Two-thirds of respondents said a top challenge for them over the next three years is using metrics to effectively measure performance.

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ExpoPlatform appoints New Business Director

ExpoPlatform appoints New Business Director

Event technology provider ExpoPlatform has appointed a business development specialist in its latest bid to capitalise on a growing customer base.

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Accelevents Ranks No. 181 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List, with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 2,340%

Accelevents Ranks No. 181 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List, with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 2,340%

Inc. magazine today revealed that Accelevents is No. 181 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. 

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New Research: How To Close Business Deals At A Virtual Event, According To Data

New Research: How To Close Business Deals At A Virtual Event, According To Data

When is the best time to network? How long should your virtual event last in order to maximize business opportunities? How do you close more business? The business events industry is trying to find answers to these burning questions. 

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How virtual and hybrid data has changed events forever

How virtual and hybrid data has changed events forever

New data research shows the differences between live, virtual and hybrid events and what we can learn from them, according to the managing director of the event platform and research agency Explori.

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Why Event Organisers need to protect their most valuable asset

Why Event Organisers need to protect their most valuable asset

The sudden switch from in-person to online events in 2020 had event organisers scrambling to find new ways to engage and monetise their audiences. Some have been more successful than others, but organisers should now be preparing for hybrid events in 2021. 

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Testimonials

  • “The silver lining in the pivot to digital has been the data-rich environment we organisers now find ourselves in. But, we have a huge standardisation job at hand if we’re to benefit from this newly found trove of data. VSef/RSDE has been designed to solve this problem; to provide a single standard. I for one am looking forward to receiving data from different platforms in one format!”
    Dr Bariş Onay
    Chair of VSef
  • “As the global trade association for our sector, we know about the importance of unified and aligned data sets, and we are working to promote globally accepted metrics and terminologies. We recommend that every business events association joins us in supporting and promoting VSef/RSDE to their members as a collaborative way forward for our industry.”
    Anbu Varathan
    President, UFI
  • "At Grip, data democratization is at the core of our strategy in supporting organisers to move markets forward faster and providing greater value to exhibitors and visitors. We’re excited about being part of the VSef/RSDE initiative from the very beginning and making it easier for organisers to move data between solutions in the event technology stack will be crucial for gaining greater insight into events and their success."
    Warith Nassor
    Product Owner - Data, Integrations and Insight. Grip
  • "Data is the key to growth in the event industry. It helps organizers better serve their communities, create brand loyalty and create logical, long-term strategies. VSef/RSDE will make it much easier for organizers to collect the data used in making critical decisions without having to sacrifice customer experience and their technology stack."
    Robyn Duda
    Founder, RDC
  • "Our position on data is and always has been that it should be accessible, freely available, and owned by organisers, which is reflected in our Data Manifesto. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Mark and the wider Explori team and we are proud to be early adopters of the VSef/RSDE initiative, which is an important step in standardising metrics and in allowing organisers to easily compare these metrics across platforms."
    Mykyta Fastovets
    CTO, Expoplatform
  • "We reside at an inflection point in the global events industry. Our immediate embrace of normalized data is going to decide the extent to which we define our value and fuel our growth. VSef/RSDE is an ambitious project that deserves universal support across platforms, organizers, and industry organizations. We are pleased to take these first steps with the VSef team and their growing partner community."
    Tony Lorenz
    SVP Strategy, Intrado
  • "The need to unite event data has been a topic of conversation at Event Tech Live and within the community for many years. It's fantastic to see the experts and advisors behind VSef/RSDE taking the mantle and moving this forward for the benefit of the whole industry. I am proud for Event Tech Live to be a founding member and look forward to helping drive this initiative too."
    Adam Parry
    Co-founder, Event Tech Live
  • "Data is a crucial issue in digital events and setting a framework for data standardisation and industry collaboration is key to future industry success. We are excited to be partnering with VSef/RSDE on this important initiative."
    Sophie Ahmed
    CEO and Co-Founder, Virtual Events Institute
  • “Now more than ever it is important to collaborate, share and connects minds for a better future of the exhibition industry. VSef/RSDE is a perfect example of collaborative knowledge!”
    Enrico Gallorini
    CEO, GRS Research & Strategy

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